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Secrecy abounds with the NFL/NFLPA meetings in Chicago. Is there hope for optimism here? Jerry Jones had this to say: "We can’t make a comment about it at all but we’re trying," Jones said. "We’re trying. I think the fact that we’re meeting is good." My guess is this will continue until the 7th, at which time a statement will be released - hopefully it's a resolution to the matter and we can get on with football.

The NFL is expected to appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court and ask them for a stay as well, but for now, the lockout is still lifted. The NFL will be telling the teams how to proceed on Thursday. But, for now, it looks like things could get pretty interesting.